Climate Change Quiz

1. What does climate change primarily refer to today?

A. Natural volcanic activity B. Long-term shifts caused by human activities C. Seasonal temperature fluctuations D. Movement of tectonic plates

2. Which gas is the most common greenhouse gas released by human activity?

A. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) B. Ozone C. Nitrogen D. Helium

3. What is the main source of modern climate change?

A. Solar energy B. Deforestation C. Agricultural runoff D. Burning of fossil fuels

4. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

A. Methane (CH₄) B. Nitrous oxide (N₂O) C. Helium D. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

5. What effect do greenhouse gases have on the Earth?

A. They trap heat in the atmosphere B. They cool the oceans C. They block gravity D. They protect against asteroids

6. What human activity reduces the Earth’s ability to absorb CO₂?

A. Driving electric cars B. Deforestation C. Wind farming D. Eating more vegetables

7. Which of the following is evidence of climate change?

A. More wind B. Melting glaciers and polar ice C. Fewer thunderstorms D. Changing zodiac signs

8. How much has Earth’s average temperature increased since the late 1800s?

A. 0.3°C B. 2.0°C C. 1.1°C D. 5.0°C

9. What is causing sea levels to rise?

A. Ships getting heavier B. Underwater volcanoes C. Increased rainfall D. Melting ice and warming oceans

10. Which of the following is a visible effect of climate change on wildlife?

A. Increased sleep cycles B. Animals migrating earlier C. Darker fur color D. Animals using tools